The Divine Cities Books in Order

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The Divine Cities series by Robert Jackson Bennett is set in the city of Bulikov, once a powerful hub of divine influence now marked by censorship and subjugation. The narrative follows characters involved in political and supernatural mysteries, exploring the lingering presence of divine forces and their impact on the city's history and people. The series intertwines themes of power, memory, and the unresolved consequences of past divine interventions.

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Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of City of Stairs

    City of Stairs

    2014 · Robert Jackson Bennett · 🏆 1 award & honors

    The city of Bulikov once wielded the powers of gods to conquer the world, until its divine protectors were killed; now its history is censored and…

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  2. City of Blades

    2016 · Robert Jackson Bennett

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  3. Cover of City of miracles

    City of miracles

    2017 · Robert Jackson Bennett · 🏆 4 awards & honors

    Sigrud je Harkvaldsson is skilled at revenge, and when his oldest friend and ally, former Prime Minister Shara Komayd, is assassinated, he sets out…

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What order should I read the The Divine Cities books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “City of Stairs”. Start with “City of Stairs.”

How many books are in the The Divine Cities series?

We list 3 books by Robert Jackson Bennett , published between 2014–2017.

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